Works with
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Crusius is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with over 12 years of experience. He uses straightforward, practical methods to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. John focuses on areas such as anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and self-esteem.
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions often begin by understanding what matters most to the person and then testing small changes that can reduce symptoms.
Background and approach
He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support motivation and calm in daily life. Many people come to him after a big life change - loss, job transition, or relationship endings - or when their current path feels empty. John helps people clarify values and set realistic next steps toward work, relationships, or personal goals.
He also addresses practical concerns like sleep problems, impulsivity, and substance use. His style is direct but respectful. Conversations tend to focus on specific problems and workable strategies rather than long theoretical explanations.
Meditation and mindfulness practices are offered when clients are open to them. John left a lucrative management career to follow counseling. That lived experience shapes his appreciation for career and purpose questions.
He works with each person to build a plan tailored to their needs and goals, with an emphasis on steady, achievable change.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and honoring the person’s goals, which helps build trust and clear priorities in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses, a practical fit for video or text work that tracks progress between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. John collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients help set the pace and decide which tools to try next.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and real-time skill practice. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to check in quickly when challenges arise.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John commonly address?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life purpose questions.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions mix client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. The focus is on practical steps and developing new skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach in independent practice and contract roles.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Texas LPC and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.